Retiring County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) Yvonne Duesterhoeft and incoming CVSO Brandie Hanson invite all Jefferson County residents to a Hail and Farewell Open House at the Jefferson County Courthouse on Friday, February 13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

After arriving at the Courthouse building (311 S. Center Ave. in Jefferson) and passing through security, guests will have the opportunity to tour the renovated CVSO area, meet Yvonne and Brandie, learn more about the variety of resources available to local veterans through the County Veterans Service Office, and sample a dessert buffet of sweet treats.

Each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties maintains a County Veterans Service Office. Your local CVSO and other offices throughout the state stand ready to assist veterans and their families with many benefits and honors earned through military service, including healthcare, disability and other benefits, education and training resources, home loans, and research assistance for military medals and records.

Jefferson County Veterans Service Officer Yvonne Duesterhoeft, retiring later this month after 19 years of service in the CVSO role, reflected on her time at Jefferson County: “Nineteen years has gone by in the blink of an eye because serving in this position was never boring! I will miss the challenge of the work and all the people – but it’s easier to step away knowing that Brandie has hit the ground running and will be the passionate advocate Jefferson County veterans and their families need and deserve.”

Brandie Hanson joined Jefferson County in January with 15 years of experience in veteran advocacy, case management, and public service. She is a U.S. Army National Guard veteran, serving from 2000 to 2012, including two combat deployments to Iraq. “Over the past few weeks, it has become evident that Yvonne has changed so many lives – not just through her work, but through who she is. I am deeply grateful to her,” said Hanson. “Our office will continue to serve veterans with care and integrity. I am committed to making a meaningful impact in our community by improving access and outcomes while fostering trust and partnerships.”

For additional information about the Hail and Farewell Open House, please contact the Jefferson County Veterans Service Office at 920-674-7240.

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